Friday, February 5, 2010

By Cory K. Doviak
NJS.com Editorial Director

FRANKLIN LAKES -- The Old Tappan girls basketball team has been on a roll. After a 2-4 start to the season, the Golden Knights have now won 10 straight games with the lastest one among the most impressive. Old Tappan knocked off defending Bergen County champion Ramapo in its own gym on Thursday night, 57-47, to improve to 12-4 on the season.

Senior Shannon Funsch led the way against Ramapo, altering her offensive approach and repeatedly goin gto the basket on the way to a game-high 24 points. Alex Radetzky, another of Old Tappan's four senior starters, added 19 for the Knights, who are playing their best basketball of the season heading into Saturday's Bergen County Tournament Round of 16 matchup against 13th seeded Pascack Hills.

Hear from Funsch, Radetzky and Old Tappan head coach Brian Dunn in this NJS.com Audio Report and keep us in mind when you have news to report. You can reach us at: editor@northjerseysports.com or 201.383.2024.